Commando: Ammo Box - Strictly Limited Edition of Only 1,000 Paperback – Special Edition, 6 Oct. 2008

I am 62 years old and these books take me back over 50 years when I was an avid collector of War Picture Library, Battle, and Commando comics. I have always regretted giving the old comics away when I grew up. Once you read one, you are addicted.This collection is excellent value for money.William DaviesSlough

This commando ammo box which is strictly limited is a bonus itself since it contains the rare re-printed issue of the first ever issue "Walk or Die" which unlike the later editions some readers or objectors may find the contents offensive which i won't repeat here.But back to the box its sturdy and rugged enough to hold the first three volumes of the bumper commando series "Dirty Dozen", "True Brit" and "All Guns Blazing" preventing them from becoming casualties to the damp and rot when left lying around in unpleasant conditions while the certificate of authentication is somthing worth keeping hold of as mine was the 985/1000 to be bought but whoever has got the first one it will be valuable in the future to come providing its taken care of with the utmost care.Overall the books themselves made good reading which along with the box and other contents would make an ideal present to dads and their children and their childrens children.

While Eagle, Beano, and Dandy were my week-in week-out comics as a kid, Commando was my holiday treat. Longer than your average comic, they were what kept me entertained during the 'are we nearly there yet' car journeys and days at the seaside. That's my Commando nostalgia and if you ever had anything like it then buy this box set.There are only a handful of publications (Charley's War is another) - for kids or adults - that so regularly portrayed stories of courage, bravery, and honour without glossing over the gritty reality and, lets face it, futility of war. Yes, the political correct crowd might now froth at the mouth about some of the language, but in Commando it was never personal, it was always a comment on the ideologies of WWII. Most importantly the portrayals, positive and negative, were presented with care and attention to detail.That's the real joy of these comics, the care and attention to detail that has gone into them. As a child I was entertained while being exposed to serious ideas, but more importantly I was educated (I still know the difference between the MP38 and MP40 machine guns, and waiting for it to come up in a pub quiz!). As an adult I can appreciate Commando for the experience that clearly went into producing them.This box set is a wonderful introduction and keepsake, and my ultimate recommendation is that I would not hesitate to let my son read Commando.

When I bought this ltd edition set it was cheaper than buying each book separately, AND it comes with the bonus reprint of 'Walk or Die' and the numbered certificate. If you ever read 'Commando' as a kid, buy at least one of these collections, it'll take you back to your youth way quicker than re-runs of Trumpton, or re-issued action men ever could.Oh, and you can tell an Me-109E from a 109F by the tail struts...